Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 6th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1827, Marines prepared to fight pirates at Andros, Greece. In 1854, the morning report showed the Marine Corps totaled 63 officers and 1,389 enlisted men. In 1932, Marine and Guardia forces oversee the free and fair election of a new Nicaraguan president. In 1942, the 2nd Raider companies set out from

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 5th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1775, Marines in the Harrison (Washington’s fleet) participate in the capture of the British supply vessels Polly and Industry off Boston. In 1901, Marines participated in the Battle of Sohotan River, Samar, during the Philippine Insurrection. In 1903, Major John A. Lejeune’s Marine battalion goes ashore at Colon from the Dixie

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 4th day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1898, Marines from the Baltimore, the Boston, and the cruiser Raleigh (C-8) land at Taku, China, and proceed to Peking to establish a guard at the U.S. legation. In 1903, a day after Panamanians revolted against Colombia, Marines and sailors from the Nashville land at Colon to protect American lives and

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 3rd day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1918, the 1st Regiment departs Philadelphia for duty in Cuba to deal with revolutionary activity in that country. In 1942, during the period 3 November through 9 November, the battle of Koli Point opens with 2/7 skirmishing with Japanese reinforcements arriving by sea to the east of the Marine perimeter.          

Good morning Leathernecks, and on this the 2nd day of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1861, while in the Atlantic, during the 2nd and 3rd days of November, the transport Governor begins sinking in a gale, and the Marine battalion aboard it transfers to the frigate Sabine.           Only seven of 300 men are lost in this perilous operation. In 1870, the Brooklyn Navy Yard dispatches

Good morning Leathernecks! Although I could not find a specific date, these actions happened during the month of November in the history of our beloved Corps: In 1781, Major Samuel Nicholas (de facto 1st Commandant) is placed in charge of safeguarding the delivery from Boston to Philadelphia of a million silver coins.           This is a loan from France to the Continental government. In 1868, Brooklyn Navy Yard Marines make